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$49,010$36 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

511 CHESTNUT ST

MONTROSE, IA 52639
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,360 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$49K
$32K low$66K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$422 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$37,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 224 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Central Lee Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.9 mi
E
Central Lee Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.9 mi
H
Central Lee High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Central Lee Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 52639These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,897
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,119
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,191
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

511 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Montrose 52639
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Montrose 52639
  • Among the smallest lots in Montrose 52639
  • Among the oldest homes in Montrose 52639

What homes are worth in Montrose 52639

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$42K$489K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Montrose 52639.

How it measures up in Montrose 52639

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Montrose 52639.

Estimated value$49,010
CheaperTypical $157,385Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$36
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,318 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.87 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 511 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMontrose 52639Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$49,0103% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36almost no homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²55% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 acalmost no homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than1860almost no homesalmost no homes

About 511 Chestnut St

How much is 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA is $49,010 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $31,764 to $66,256. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA last sell?

511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA?

511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA built?

511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA?

511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA is assigned to Central Lee Middle School (middle), rated A-; Central Lee Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Central Lee High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Central Lee Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA compare to other homes in Montrose 52639?

Among the 871 homes in Montrose 52639, it is worth more than 3% of them ($49,010 against a typical $157,385), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($36 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,318 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.87 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1860 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Chestnut St, Montrose, IA was $422. The county assessed it at $37,500.

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